Sterilization Technician

Summary

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Sterilization Technician in support of the Pawnee Indian Health Center to perform decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. This is a full-time, Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. position.

Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.

• Adhere to infection prevention and control guidelines, as specified by OSHA, AAMI, the CDC and other governing bodies.
• Follow strict guidelines for instructions of use on the sterilization process of instruments.
• Decontaminate and sterilize medical supplies and instruments for all Pawnee Indian Health Center departments.
• Assemble, wrap and sterilize cassettes of instruments.
• Restock, label, and maintain clinic wide instrument inventory, submit requisitions, collect and distribute instruments, trays, and facility medical equipment.
• Monitor biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Sort mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and make them available to clinical staff in a timely manner.
• Operate steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed and items in loads.
• Maintain weekly and monthly maintenance on autoclaves to keep them running efficiently.
• Report defective or worn/rusted instruments to the supervisor of the appropriate department. Submit warranty repairs or purchase requisition for replacement instruments.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly equipment monitoring and routine maintenance, including biological spore tests, water testing and ensuring adequate functioning.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate records to remain compliant with applicable regulatory agencies (ex. instructions for use and manuals) and report occurrences immediately to supervisors.
• Perform inspections and environmental maintenance duties, and assist in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing and in equipment storage areas.
• Verify that equipment functions properly, requisition for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and remove defective equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area. Perform monthly deep cleaning of the department. Assist with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Degree - Diploma or higher.
• CPR/BLS certificate.
• 1 year of specialized experience as a Surgical Technologist. Certification is preferred but not required.
• Completed a Certified Registered Central Service Technician course.

USD $28.43/Hr. Up to USD $32.00/Hr.